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Slings helper Thursday Lilleberg notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Flyers.

Impact Lilleberg has been a rotational option on defense for the Lightning, though he could stick in the lineup if Erik Cernak (undisclosed) misses time after exiting Thursday's game. Through 11 appearances, Lilleberg has three assists, four shots on net, 16 hits, eight blocked shots, 19 PIM and a minus-3 rating. He'll likely see bottom-four usage when he plays.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Offers assist in win Lilleberg notched an assist and five hits in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Lilleberg is not guaranteed a spot in the lineup, but he has played two of the Lightning's three games so far. Even when he suits up, it's been in a very limited third-pairing role so far. In 2023-24, the 23-year-old defenseman accumulated five assists, 31 shots on net, 105 hits and 48 blocked shots over 37 regular-season contests. with no clear path to top-four minutes, he's unlikely to be an option in most fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Secures two-year extension Lilleberg penned a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension with the Lightning on Tuesday.

Impact Perhaps most noteworthy is the fact that Lilleberg's new deal is a one-way contract, which makes it harder to move him between the NHL and AHL after the 2024-25 campaign. For now, the 23-year-old defenseman will likely continue dividing his time between levels, though the trade of Mikhail Sergachev to Utah should open up a spot on the blue line.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for minors Lilleberg was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Lilleberg will join up with the Crunch, who are tied 1-1 in a best-of-five series against AHL Rochester. At the NHL level this season, the 23-year-old blueliner played in 37 games in which he tallied five helpers, 105 hits and 31 shots, though he is still looking for his first NHL goal.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper Lilleberg notched an assist and five hits in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact The helper snapped an 11-game point drought for Lilleberg. The 23-year-old defenseman has played most frequently in a bottom-four role this season, though he's rotated regularly with Calvin de Haan in recent weeks. Lilleberg is at four assists, 20 shots on net, 78 hits, 29 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through 27 appearances.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to top level Martinsen Lilleberg was called up from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Martinsen Lilleberg recorded three assists in 23 appearances with the Lightning earlier this season. The defenseman was sent down Mar. 8 when Tampa Bay acquired Matt Dumba from Arizona. Martinsen Lillleberg had two goals and 13 points in 33 AHL games before his recall.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Martinsen Lilleberg was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday, according to Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

Impact Martinsen Lilleberg has three assists in 23 appearances with Tampa Bay in 2023-24. He's also provided a goal and 12 points in 31 outings with Syracuse.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Strong defender gets assist Martinsen Lilleberg picked up an assist Thursday in a 6-3 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Martinsen Lilleberg's strong suit is his physicality -- he's big and strong, and he closes with a lot of speed on opposing forwards. His skating is good, and he has a stay-at-home profile. Martinsen Lilleberg has managed two helpers in nine games this season, but don't expect big numbers over time.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to top level Lilleberg was called up from AHL Syracuse on Friday.

Impact Lilleberg is in his first season at the AHL level, after playing last season with IK Oskarshamn of the SHL. Lilleberg had one goal and 11 assists in 31 games with Syracuse this season, before his recall.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE